updated pics... (img intense)

[MarvinsReef]

full shot
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/FullTank.jpg

left side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/Zoas1.jpg

middle
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/Zoas2.jpg

right side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/Zoas3.jpg

sorry for the big pics... constructive criticism welcome.... :)


Marvin

[MarvinsReef]

some close ups...

reds...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/RedBlueMouth.jpg

blues...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/BluesGroup.jpg

oranges...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/OrangeBamBam.jpg

pinks...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/12-23-05/PinkHyper.jpg

[MadTownMax]

Very nice photos :thumbsup:

what lighting?

[Andrew]

Great zoos and most of all, great pictures. :D

[Zoalander]

All I can say is WOW!

[tangey]

you have an awesome tank

[Dubbin1]

I think someone is hooked on zoas :)

[maggiesaqsup]

Marv there is bound to be a 1-800 number you can call for this addiction.:D

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6422007#post6422007 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MadTownMax
Very nice photos :thumbsup:

what lighting?

thanks...

lighting on the pics is 65w x 4 PC's.. (2) 12K Daylights; (2) True Actinics...

recently upgraded to (2) 150w 14K Phoenix; (2) 96w Actinics.. will post some updated pics after the acclimation...


Marvin

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6425356#post6425356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dubbin1
I think someone is hooked on zoas :)

yes sir! :D


Marvin

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6426219#post6426219 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maggiesaqsup
Marv there is bound to be a 1-800 number you can call for this addiction.:D

LoLz...

thanks to all that responded... got a lot of work to do still.. can't wait to upgrade to an 18" wide tank in couple months.. having a 12" wide tank doesn't give you a lot of room for a nice aquascaping...


Marvin

[damselindistress]

How impressive... what beautiful, beautiful zoas. How long have you been collecting? I imagine it's going to take me years to find everything I want.

Nice tank!

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6427488#post6427488 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by damselindistress
How impressive... what beautiful, beautiful zoas. How long have you been collecting? I imagine it's going to take me years to find everything I want.

Nice tank!

I've been collecting for about 5 months now... though the tank has been a mixed tank for about 5-6 years... :)

total transformation after seeing TOTM in Aug 2003, and Aug 2004.. what great inspiration for a zoa/ricordia tank....


Marvin

[fakename]

I think you are on your way to having the next zoa based TOTM Marv! :)
Cheers,
Aaron

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6454085#post6454085 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fakename
I think you are on your way to having the next zoa based TOTM Marv! :)
Cheers,
Aaron

Thanks Aaron...

It's no where close to Aug 2003 and Aug 2004 TOTM.. those are the inspiration for this zoa dominated tank... I still have a lot of work to do..


Marvin

[cards98765]

Just out of curiosity how many different zoo types do you run in your 55? Also How do you control the growth rate on some of the zoo's that grow very quickly..Continious fragging? Thanks for any information.

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6466986#post6466986 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cards98765
Just out of curiosity how many different zoo types do you run in your 55? Also How do you control the growth rate on some of the zoo's that grow very quickly..Continious fragging? Thanks for any information.

Approximately 100 different color morphs.. yes, fragging is a great way to control growth rates... I have fun fragging especially knowing the potential of the new frags... you frag, you let them be, and they start growing.... that's the best part.. and if I have a lot of frags of the same zoas, I sell some to local reefers... you have support some of the cost of this hobby.. :)

Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask or post a new thread since there's a lot reefers here that are more knowledgable than me...


Marvin

[JnS]

very nice Marv :)

[musty baby]

Ok, I thought I had all the acronyms down... what is TOTM?

Beautiful zoanthids, btw

[Carressa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6479843#post6479843 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ryansholl
Ok, I thought I had all the acronyms down... what is TOTM?

Beautiful zoanthids, btw


TOTM = Tank of the Month :)

[MarvinsReef]

Thank you.. :)


Marvin

[MarvinsReef]

some more pics.. thought I'd just attach it here.. :)

SnowFlakes
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/01-13-06/ZoasSnowFlakes.jpg

Mabs Purples w/ flash
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/01-13-06/ZoasMabsPurpleFlash.jpg

Sweet Pinks w/ flash
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/01-13-06/ZoaSweetPinks.jpg


Name suggestions for the last two please..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/01-13-06/ZoasPurplePalys.jpg

w/ flash
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/01-13-06/ZoasRedPinkFlash.jpg

[Mr. Ugly]

Marv,

Posted on zRu, Opal Essence for the 2nd to last one :)

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6490139#post6490139 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mr. Ugly
Marv,

Posted on zRu, Opal Essence for the 2nd to last one :)


Thanks.. I looked at it and responded...


Marvin

[dmccrary]

marv
are the zoos you have labeled "reds" really safecrackers?

they look great

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6494385#post6494385 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dmccrary
marv
are the zoos you have labeled "reds" really safecrackers?

they look great

Thanks... I actually named them Rasberry Redds at ZoAid.com


Marvin

[MadTownMax]

not to overstep bounds, but those have orange skirts, safecrackers have the same red in the skirt as in the center ring - the person who has the original colony (GreenEyedBlackCat) is in my reef club

[klese]

That's the most zoas I've ever seen in one tank! Awesome collection ;)

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6499266#post6499266 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MadTownMax
not to overstep bounds, but those have orange skirts, safecrackers have the same red in the skirt as in the center ring - the person who has the original colony (GreenEyedBlackCat) is in my reef club

MadTownMax: no bounds overstepped.. :)

I don't believe I even called them safecracker on this post? but nonetheless, they came from a fellow reefer here and they are totally expanding.. I started out with 15 or so polyps and they've double in the the past couple of months...


klese: Thanks for the kind words..



Marvin

[MarvinsReef]

updated pics w/ the lighting upgrade.. still acclimating.. got another 2 weeks to finish acclimation..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/Marvins_Reef/55%20Gallon%20Zoa%20Dominated%20Reef/TankFull01-17-06.jpg

[tmplge]

****TANK OF THE MONTH**** its due time we see a zoa dominated tank. Or something other than SPS. BTW what kinda lighting.

[tmplge]

Sorry i saw the lights post.

[loyalty]

man, no wonder you post so much in this section!